K2Share, LLC, is a firm built on meeting the needs of our
clients and partners. We provide information assurance and secure hosting
solutions to government and private entities. The success of our business has
resulted in the creation of this position in the company.
Duties: This position will support the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Ocean Service (NOS) by
leading the review and validation of information security policies and
documentation. They will support and assist with coordination and implementation
of the K2Share's information security policies and procedures and those of
company clients. In addition, candidate will be required to put security
protocols into operation, perform physical security assessments, and maintain
the security posture of systems throughout the systems' life cycle.
- Serve as the Quality Assurance Manager reviewing certification and
accreditation (C&A) documentation and processes
- Perform risk analysis, which also includes risk management, physical
security assessments and security penetration testing
- Facilitate the capture of lessons learned and implementation of mitigation
strategies
- Assist or lead security team with accurate evaluation of the level of
security required to mitigate identified risks and/or achieve compliance
- Evaluate advanced security technologies and provide recommendations
regarding standardization and policies
- Act within identified guidelines, standards, and policies
- Acts as client point-of-contact and team lead on projects
- Work in an Integrated Project Team (IPT) environment requiring interaction
with other security analysts, users, and client managers in identifying
requirements, specifications and project planning activities
- Perform in a fast-paced environment where project deadlines are critical and
multiple projects run in parallel while being self-managed and self-motivated
- Assist in training and mentor less experienced security staff
- Requires occasional work outside of normal business hours and 10-15%
travel
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ideal
candidate will have a solid understanding of business security practices and
procedures, including the following skills:
- 7-10 years of experience in the information security field
- (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISACA
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent certification
required
- Extensive experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) Special Publication 800 Series and the application of these standards in
real-world systems
- Must hold current or be eligible to obtain Federal Security Clearance at
Secret or higher level
- Knowledge of current security tools and protocols with understanding of
firewall theory and configuration
- Experience with live penetration testing and system hardening
- Must be able to weigh business needs against security concerns and
articulate issues to management
- Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work in a
multi-disciplinary team setting of subject matter experts, vendors,
subcontractors, and clients
- Ability to write clear and concise memos and documentation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with DOD STIG documentation and NSA configuration guides
- Experience delivering instructor-led training
Education: Bachelor's Degree in MIS,
Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work
experience
Compensation: Commensurate with experience;
range is $100,000-$120,000 annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, Life,
401(k)
Location: Silver Spring, MD (work to be
performed at client site)
You must be a United States citizen, be willing to
take a drug test as part of the selection process, and submit to a credit and
background investigation as part of the selection
process.
The US Government restricts access by Foreign Nationals to
certain types of technology and technical data. Consequently, this posting is
intended only for US citizens.
K2Share is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work
environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and
competitive compensation. 
If you are interested in working in a challenging environment
for a stable company that offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive
benefits package, send your resume to jobs@k2share.com or fax to 979-260-0037. Please include the
position code in the subject line.
Email response is preferred. No phone
calls please. |
